About Dr. Stella Vnook
Dr. Stella Vnook is a Visionary biotech CEO and Entrepreneur, CEO of Likarda & Kaida Biopharma, Founder of Oral Biolife, Board Director at Firefly Neuroscience
Dr. Stella Vnook is a pioneering biotech executive with over 25 years of experience transforming early-stage science into market-ready innovations. She leads multiple companies in oncology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine while advising and mentoring founders, scientists, and venture-backed teams through her firm, Agile Consulting Group.
Championing Innovation from Molecule to Market
Dr. Stella K. Vnook transforms scientific discoveries into commercial successes. Co-founder of Kaida Biopharma, she’s leading groundbreaking therapies in ovarian and women’s cancers. At Likarda, she’s advancing hydrogel-based encapsulation for biologics, while her founding work at Oral Biolife revolutionizes dental regenerative medicine.
Leading Boards & Building Future Innovators
Dr. Vnook holds leadership and advisory roles at multiple companies, including Firefly Neuroscience (AI-driven mental health diagnostics), CorriXR Therapeutics (CRISPR gene editing), and Brainstorm UPenn. As founder of Agile Consulting Group, she deploys a vetted C-suite team to guide spinouts, restructuring, and strategic planning for universities, biotech firms, and VC-backed companies.
Empowering the Next Generation
From her mentor-in-residence role at Penn State University to her leadership of companies like Naki Therapeutics and MaiCell, Dr. Vnook fosters the growth of precision medicine, immunotherapies, and AI-driven diagnostics. Her commitment to mentorship, diversity in leadership, and scalable healthcare access is shaping the future of biotech worldwide.
Championing Innovation from Molecule to Market
Dr. Stella K. Vnook transforms scientific discoveries into commercial successes. Co-founder of Kaida Biopharma, she’s leading groundbreaking therapies in ovarian and women’s cancers. At Likarda, she’s advancing hydrogel-based encapsulation for biologics, while her founding work at Oral Biolife revolutionizes dental regenerative medicine.
Leading Boards & Building Future Innovators
Dr. Vnook holds leadership and advisory roles at multiple companies, including Firefly Neuroscience (AI-driven mental health diagnostics), CorriXR Therapeutics (CRISPR gene editing), and Brainstorm UPenn. As founder of Agile Consulting Group, she deploys a vetted C-suite team to guide spinouts, restructuring, and strategic planning for universities, biotech firms, and VC-backed companies.
Empowering the Next Generation
From her mentor-in-residence role at Penn State University to her leadership of companies like Naki Therapeutics and MaiCell, Dr. Vnook fosters the growth of precision medicine, immunotherapies, and AI-driven diagnostics. Her commitment to mentorship, diversity in leadership, and scalable healthcare access is shaping the future of biotech worldwide.